Dean of Human Resources

Stone Ridge, NY
Full Time
Human Resources
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Full-time; 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: December 16, 2024

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Dean of Human Resources.

The Dean of Human Resources, under the supervision of the Vice President for Administration and Finance, will assist in the development of policies and procedures related to Human Resources and Payroll.  This position will be part of a team involved in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the College’s annual budget and will provide assistance and oversight to various departments under the direction of the Vice President for Administration and Finance; and additional project-based initiatives for the division.  In the absence of the Vice President for Administration and Finance, the Dean of Human Resources shall assume his/her responsibilities.  
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Vice President for Administration and Finance in the development, implementation and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
  • Responsible for the oversight of the Human Resources department and payroll operations.  Develop and deploy a position control system.
  • Manage and develop integration of an employee resource management system to ensure accurate employee records are maintained at all times.
  • Oversee the management of compensation and employee benefits, including retiree health benefits.
  • Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to the Human Resources and Payroll Team and assist with the resolution of human resources, compensation, and benefits concerns and/or issues.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures related to Human Resources and Payroll, and other operational departments under the supervision of the Vice President for Administration and Finance.
  • Supervise and coordinate the College’s compliance with federal and state laws concerning gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking, including Title IX and Affirmative Action.
  • Conduct and provide guidance and support with internal investigations.
  • Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations and best practices in employment law, Human Resources, and Talent Management.
  • Oversee college-wide training, programming, and outreach for the purpose of preventing gender-based misconduct, including sexual harassment and assault, and educating the community on reporting options, procedures, rights and resources.
  • Work collaboratively with various offices and departments, students, faculty, and staff to ensure informed and consistent communication around policy implementation.
  • Complete administrative and fiscal projects and analysis as assigned.
  • Participate in labor relations and contract negotiations.
  • Provide guidance and assistance with EEO and other HR mandatory reporting.
  • Serve as fiscal and administrative liaison to various committees as assigned.
  • Participate in long range and strategic planning.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Five years of experience overseeing management and planning in human resources, payroll, or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a wide variety of responsibilities in multiple functional areas in a fast paced, dynamic organization.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple and often competing demands under deadline pressure.
  • Ability to develop operating procedures with sound internal controls.
 

 

And

  • Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.
 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
  • Experience in governmental operations or higher education administration.
  • Experience with collective bargaining and labor relations.
  • Experience in financial management, including budgeting, and capital project development.
  • Human Resources Certification.
  • Experience in County processes and procedures.


 

Salary:

An initial starting salary of $94,300 - $99,500 will be commensurate with education, training, and experience per academic year with an excellent benefits package. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.

 

Additional Information

SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
In addition, Management Confidential employees receive, on an annual basis: 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 15 holidays including 4 floating holidays.  In addition, the College is closed on the day prior to Thanksgiving, and between December 26 - January, 1, known as the Holiday Curtailment. 

 

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by December 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
  • Resume or CV
  • Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
  • Contact information for 3 professional references
  • Copy of transcripts indicating possession of appropriate coursework and degrees (official copies will be required at the time of hire)
 

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.
We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to the SUNY Ulster website for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
 

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.


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